Author: Nigeriacurrent

BREAKING: COVID-19: Nigeria Records First Case of Omicron Variant

The Nigerian government has said a case of  the dangerous Omicron variant of coronavirus has been recorded in the country. Accoridng to Nigeria Centre for Disease Centre (NCDC),    the  Omicron variant was identified in two travellers from South Africa last week through genomic sequencing of positive samples by the centre The public health agency  […]

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Subsidy Removal Is Necessary For Nigeria’s Economy To Stand- Muda Yusuf

Former Director-General of Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muda Yusuf says the removal of fuel subsidy is necessary for the nation’s economy to stand. Last week, the federal government had announced the removal of subsidy and replace it will a monthly N5, 000 transport  stipend to about 40 million poor Nigerians Speaking during […]

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Only Accreedited Government Orphanages Will Benefit From N250m Donation – Davido

Afro music star, David Adeleke better known as Davido says the N250m fund s will be distributed to only registered government orphanage homes. The singer made the announcement across his social media platform on Monday. According to the singer , the registration for the donated funds has begun and will end on Thursday, December 3, […]

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Jack Dorsey Resigns As Twitter CEO

Co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey says he has resigned from the company. Dorsey announced his resignation in a statement on Monday. In his exit note, Dorsey said  Parag Agrawal, the company’s chief technical officer will take over as new CEO “I’ve decided to leave Twitter  because I believe the company is […]

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Messi Wins 2021 Ballon d’ OR

Lionel Messi has won the 2021 Ballon d’Or for a record seven times in a row. Messi was announced as the winner of the men’s award at the prestigious awards ceremony held in Paris, France. The Argentine forward defeated Robert Lewandowski and 30 other contenders on the list to clinch the prize. Bayern Munich and […]

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Manchester United Appoint Ralf Rangnick As Interim Manager

Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as their  Interim Manager The English club made the announcement on Monday, adding that Ragnick will function as Interim Manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements. The 63-year -old Germean takes over fro Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who was sacked in Novemmber 21 over a […]

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Nigeria Records 58 New Cases Of Coronavirus

Nigeria has recorded 58 new cases of coronavirus bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 213, 982. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the new figure on Saturday, adding that no deaths were recorded. According to the agency, the latest positive results were recorded in nine states and the federal capital […]

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NIJ @ 50 Celebration At Its Best

  By Qasim Akinreti, Ph.D   50 years is remarkable in the life of anyone, organisation or even a Nation. Instructively, the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, – Center of Excellence for media training in Africa is celebrating. At inception in 1963, three Journalism training centers focusing mainly on the training of Journalists and professionals […]

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Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Ties The Knot With Fiancee

Oyo Speaker  House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundpyin and his fiancee, Olamidun Majekodunmi have tied the knot. The wedding took place at the All Souls Anglican Church in Bodija  while the reception followed at the Polo Club, Eleyele, Ibadan The wedding had in attendance past governors, politicians, traditional rulers, religious leaders and relatives of both families. […]

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BREAKING: Kaduna Govt Announces Restoration Of Telecom Services

The Kaduna  Government has announced restoration of Telecommunication services in the state. The restoration is coming one month after it was shut down on the orders of the state security council. While addressing press conference on Friday, the Kaduna commissioner of internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan said all  relevant government agencies have been […]

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